Steris recalls Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector models with specific serial numbers due to potential overheating in drying chambers that could cause smoke or fire.
In the remote occurrence in which the electrical contactor component present in the drying chambers of the Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector malfunctions, the heating elements in the drying chamber could overheat, eventually resulting in smoke and/or fire.
Steris is recalling certain Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector models because a malfunction in the electrical contactor component may cause heating elements to overheat, potentially leading to smoke or fire. This recall affects specific units with unique serial numbers.
If the electrical contactor component in the drying chamber malfunctions, the heating elements may overheat. This could eventually result in smoke or fire, though the occurrence is described as 'remote' (uncommon).
Owners of the recalled Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector models with specific serial numbers are most at risk. The recall targets users who have the affected units.
Check the serial number on your unit. The recalled models have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including examples like 3600416016 and 980000005982.
Identify the serial number on your Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfector to see if it matches the list of recalled units provided in the recall notice.
The recall is due to a remote possibility that the electrical contactor component in the drying chamber could malfunction, causing heating elements to overheat and potentially result in smoke or fire.
Check the serial number on your unit against the list of specific serial numbers provided in the recall notice, such as 3600416016 or 980000005982.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so affected units should be checked for the risk of overheating and potential fire. However, the remedy is listed as null in the recall record.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Steris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1595-2023 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-1595-2023 from Steris. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
